Forza Horizon 5 enthusiasts, mark your calendars! After last month's announcement that the beloved racing game would be hitting the PS5 this fall, we now have precise release dates. Those opting for the Premium Edition, priced at $99.99, can dive into the action starting April 25, while the standard edition will be available for everyone else on April 29. This information comes straight from today's announcement on the official Forza Horizon website, which also teased an exciting update.
Dubbed Horizon Realms, this update is set to roll out across all platforms on April 25. It promises to enrich your racing experience with four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the iconic Horizon Stadium, and a nostalgic selection of environments loved by the community from previous games. This update is poised to keep the game fresh and engaging for all players, no matter their platform of choice.
As previously mentioned, Forza Horizon 5 on the PS5 will come packed with the same thrilling content available on Xbox and PC. This includes coveted Car Packs, the adrenaline-pumping Hot Wheels expansion, and the adventurous Rally Adventure expansion. PlayStation users can look forward to an identical gaming experience to their Xbox and PC counterparts.
Forza Horizon 5's arrival on PlayStation marks a significant move in the gaming industry, as it joins a select group of Xbox-exclusive titles like Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in making the jump to other platforms. This trend of cross-platform releases by Xbox, a first among major platform holders, sparks ongoing industry debates about the relevance of exclusives. With the soaring costs of game development and the potential for exclusives to cap sales, the shift towards broader accessibility is a topic of hot discussion.
When Forza Horizon 5 first launched on Xbox and PC, it earned a perfect 10/10 score from IGN, a testament to its excellence. Our reviewer praised it as "the result of a racing studio at the peak of its craft and the best open-world racing game I’ve ever played." Given this glowing review, PlayStation owners have every reason to be excited about getting their hands on this masterpiece.
